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• Steps
• Advice
• What you need

Today shaving is becoming a fashion trend for both men and women, but in order to properly shave, you also need the necessary skills. In fact, whether you are a man or a woman, shaving your genitals is only about two quite similar steps: shave off the hair and avoid skin swelling. Let's see Step 1!

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparing the Razor

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   Trim hair off the genital area first. The razor is only designed to shave short bristles, if you use it for longer bristles it is easy to get the razor stuck and dull. To trim the hair, gently pull the hair up from the skin and then use small sharp scissors or a trimmer to trim, choose ones with a safety lock. You can use an electric shaver instead of a scissors, but use the regular one, not the one with a rotating head. Choose which hairs are shorter than 0.5 cm.
   • If you're just shaving for the first time, it's best to leave it short for a few days so you have time to adjust to the feeling of "naked" first.
   • If you have a nickname Clumsy don't use scissors to trim hair in sensitive areas. And if you feel nervous about having to trim one place or another, use an electric shaver. Using the machine will be safer for the skin because the blades will not cut too close to the skin.

2. 

   
   
   Take a warm bath first to soften the hairs and follicles. This will make it easier to remove hard bristles in the genital area. This may sound like a bit of extra work, but it makes the shaving process manageable.
   • If you don't have time, just wet a small towel with warm water and cover the bristles over your genital area for about five minutes for the same results.
   • The proficient will often tell you that it's best to exfoliate before and after shaving but most advice will point out that just exfoliating after shaving is enough. Exfoliating before shaving will help keep the hair out of the skin so you can shave closer and avoid the risk of the razor scratching your skin. So if you have a lot of time, exfoliating before shaving is fine for your skin.

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   Use a foaming cream to avoid burning your skin. You can use unscented shaving creams, lotions or gels to create lather around the genitals where you want to shave. You should use creams specifically designed for shaving genitals rather than facial creams, as the two creams work differently. Do not shave when the hair is dry.
   • Always test the shaving cream on a different part of the body See if it is irritating to you before deciding to use it on genital hair.
   • Products labeled exclusively for women do not mean that they cannot be used by men. Usually female shaving creams are gentler than men's. Furthermore, men's shaving creams are often fragrant, making it easier to cause allergies to your skin. So if you are a man, you can also take the chance that your girlfriend / sister / roommate won't notice and stealthily borrow these products to use, they won't know!

Part 2 of 3: Proper Shave

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   Use a razor. Use a new razor. The newer the razor, the better the hair removal. If it's a multi-blade razor and is soaked in emollient aloe vera solution, even better.Blue or pink razors don't matter. If it is sharp or has multiple blades then it is not only easy for you to use but also safe for your skin.
   • Don't like changing razors constantly? If so, store the razor you are using so you can use it over and over. Use a separate razor to shave your genitals and always remember to clean it after each use. Don't let the knife get wet - water will rust and dull your blade.

2. 

   Tense the skin that needs shaving. If you don't tighten your skin, it's easy to cut into your skin. The razor works well only on flat surfaces. Use one hand to stretch your skin and remember to hold it in place so you can start shaving.
   • Start from below the navel, tense the skin upwards from the hair you want to shave. Which way you want to shave is up to you. Do you want to shave off? Or shave according to figure 8? You are the one who decides how to style! However, don't spend too much time on this as people may wonder what you do in the bathroom for too long.

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   Shave gently and slowly. There are two things to keep in mind: shaving in the direction of the bristles will help prevent skin irritation, prevent ingrown hairs and reverse shave is usually not good for the skin. If you have sensitive skin, shave it down the way the hair grows, even if it will take longer.
   • If you want to change the direction of shaving for a cleaner shave, try shaving in the direction horizontal if your hair grows in a downward direction. For example, shaving from left to right. Getting used to which direction the hair grows rather than trying to see which way it grows will help you shave faster.
   • Don't over-shave. Just shave until you feel clean and then stop. If you shave repeatedly, your skin will be susceptible to infection.
   • When you first begin shaving, you will find that if you shave your genital area every two days, it is more likely to cause a rash or itchy skin. Shave your hair every few days until your skin gets used to the change.

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   Don't forget the inner hair of the butt! If you've ever gone to a salon for hair removal, you will surely find that when the staff poured hot wax on the parts you want to wax, she will also ask you to "lie on her stomach". That way she can remove the hair in this "gap" that you often forget. If you want to be completely clean, shave off the hair on your butt too!
   • Use your hands to check that the hair is clean. You may use a mirror to make it easy to see when you shave, but the mirror may not show you completely. Check with your hands to check all directions before, after, inside, out to make sure the hair is completely removed.
     • If you completely shave your genitals off, your risk of getting one of two STDs is increased (HPV infection and molluscum contagiosum). Although the second disease may not sound like a regular STD, it is actually an STD.

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   Clean the bathroom after shaving. If you let loose hairs in the bathroom block the sewer, you will probably be fined clean up for a week and will be teased by everyone in the house. To avoid these ironic situations, remember to clean the bathroom.
   • Pruning in the toilet and shaving in the bathroom will make cleaning up easier. When you've finished shaving, be sure to check the drain, towels, floors, and razors as well.

Part 3 of 3: Prevention of Redness and Itching

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   Exfoliate your skin to keep it clean. This will help clean the surface of the skin after you shave and prevent ingrown hairs. Using shower soap and gently washing the area that is being shaved will help remove excess substances that could clog your pores and prevent ingrown hairs, causing infection. What is the purpose of shaving if you face redness later?
   • Here are some expert advice: Using a sugar exfoliating cream to exfoliate will leave your skin as soft as a baby's. If you don't have this cream, use a baking soda mix as it will work just as well for your skin.
   • If you are a woman, do not let soap get on your vulva. Your body can adjust itself to clean the vulva, so you do not need to use soap to clean it, only water is enough. Soap will imbalance the pH of the vulva (losing pH increases the risk of infection) and makes the vulva more susceptible to infection.

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   Use emollient paraffin essential oil. Paraffin oil contains many antibacterial agents that help prevent skin infections and quickly heal damaged skin areas.
   • Massage paraffin oil evenly over the shaved hair area twice a day for a week.
   • There is no need to rinse it off with water after applying. This oil is easy to penetrate into the skin, so there is no need to rinse.

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   Rinse off any remaining bristles after shaving, then gently dry and apply moisturizer. You can use Aloe Vera, baby oil, or other sensitive moisturizers. Paraffin oil contains immune substances that help prevent skin redness when rubbed. Avoid moisturizers that contain fragrances and dyes.
   • Whatever you use, remember not to use one that contains a lot of flavors. And especially do not use the type of lotion for men after shaving.
   • Nivea, Hazeline are brands that have a lot of skin care products. You can buy them in supermarkets like Coopmart, CoopXtra or convenience stores like B Mart, Family Mart.
   • Baby oils are not usually used with a condom. If you intend to have sex after shaving, do not use this oil.

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   Be careful when using lotion. The powders easily absorb sweat and oil around the genital area, so they can help reduce the symptoms of redness or burning skin. However, you must be absolutely careful not to let these pollen enter the genitals. In addition, you should also avoid products that are lubricating because it will clog pores and cause breakouts.
   • Women should never use scented powder on the genitals as it increases the risk of ovarian cancer. In fact, people rarely use powders to soften their skin these days, as they are thought to produce toxins that affect your health.

5. 

   Use tweezers to prune hair. No matter how good or embarrassing the razor is, it will still leave out a few feathers here and there. Use tweezers to remove any excess hair. It will hurt a little bit so you will definitely bear it.

Advice

• About 30 minutes after waking up, you should start shaving. During sleep, water and other fluids build up under the skin, making the skin slightly swollen, making it difficult to shave.
• It's best to use a good razor instead of using inexpensive single-use razors. You can use a different razor for each part of your body or you can also use the same razor but remember to change the blade each time you use it.
• You can use diaper rash cream for babies to apply on the red spots.
• If you do not want to shave the entire genital area, shaving in a V-line will look cleaner.
• There is no need to shave every day because shaving every day can cause skin redness.
• Always be careful when you trim or shave, don't trim or shave!
• If you feel itchy or swollen, apply lotion. Don't scratch as this will make the itch worse.
• Use a separate razor for private use. Do not share it with the razor you use to shave underarms or facial hair.
• Remember that both male and female genitals are the most sensitive of the body and it may take a while for them to get used to being shaved. After shaving a few times, the discomfort disappears. The results may not be what you want in the first shave, but later you will get used to and possibly become a stylist.
• If you shave too much, your genital "lips" will appear to be puffy.
• If you experience severe itching see your doctor as you may have an infection.
• Do not let the creams stick to your vulva as this can cause irritation and danger.

What you need

• Scissors / trimmer
• Sharp razor
• Shaving cream (or other creams)
• Bath soap or other exfoliating products
• Aloe Vera, baby oil, lotion, or other emollient products
• Tweezers
• Towels